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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘7.38% GS 2027’,  ‘7.26% GS 2032’,  ‘7.36% GS 2052’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “7.38% Government Security 2027” for a notified amount of ₹7,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.26% Government Security 2032” for a notified amount of ₹12,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.36% Government Security 2052” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs. 2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on December 09, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on December 09, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on December 09, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on December 12, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
“Indian films are highly respected In North Sudan: Actor Andrew Luri
Goa : 24.11.2019
Among many international films having their Indian Premier at the festival, Hearts and Bones from Australia was screened today. Directed by Ben Lawrence, the film tells the tale of a friendship that develops between a war photographer and a South Sudanese refugee.
The actor of the film Andrew Luri who plays the role of refugee Sebastian Aman spoke to the media about his film and his love of Indian cinema.
“The film emotionally connects with whoever is watching it.” Luri said. Talking more about Hearts and Bones the actor revealed, “We shot with twins so if one was tired, we shot with the other and vice versa.”
“We also shot in a real hospital and the cameras were set very far. Few of the doctors won’t realise that we were actors shooting. They would actually come to us to check us thinking we were patients”, he added.
Speaking about India and Indian film, Luri said “I am very interested to work with Indian actors because they are very popular in Sudan and I have grown up watching them. I am really liking it here. I am going to talk about the people and Goa in my country when I go back.”
“Indian films are highly respected In North Sudan. People there watch films at night and sometimes watch two Indian films at night. In spite of them being long, people watch them and enjoy till dawn”, Luri added.
On asked if formal training is necessary for actors, he said, “You need to act from your heart. Something you learn through pain, you never forget.”
Luri spoke about his love for Hindi films. “I have a collection of Hindi films at my home and I love the acting of Amitabh Bachchan.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives on Training and Capacity-Building Programme for Maldivian Judicial Officers in India
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Maldives on Training and Capacity-Building Programme for Maldivian Judicial Officers in India.
Benefits:
The MoU will promote cooperation between India and Maldives in judicial and other legal areas, and enable exchange of knowledge and technology in training and capacity building.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ensure adequate security to Healthcare Professionals, Medical Staff and Frontline Workers to prevent violence against them: Union Home Minister
Strict action to be taken against those who obstruct performance of last rites of medical professionals or frontline healthcare workers succumbing to COVID19, while discharging their services: MHA to States
Under the directions of Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, Union Ministry of Home Affairs  has again directed all States/UTs today to ensure adequate security to healthcare professionals, medical staff & frontline workers to prevent violence against them. Strict action must be taken against those who obstruct performance of last rites of medical professionals or frontline healthcare workers succumbing to COVID19, while discharging their services.
MHA had issued advisories to all States/UTs on 24.03.2020, 04.04.2020 and 11.04.2020, requesting them to ensure adequate protection to healthcare professionals, medical staff and frontline workers by augmenting their safety and security cover. In spite of the said communications, some incidents of violence have been reported from different parts of the country against healthcare professionals/frontline workers. It is evident that at this time, any single incident of violence against healthcare professionals is likely to create a sense of insecurity amongst the entire healthcare community.
The Supreme Court of India, in its direction on 08.04.2020, has observed that the Government of India, respective States/Union Territories and respective Police authorities should provide necessary police security to doctors and medical staff in hospitals and places where patients who have been diagnosed COVID-19 or patients suspected of COVID-19 or those quarantined are housed. Further, the Court directed to provide necessary police security to doctors and other medical staff who visit places to conduct screening of people to find out symptoms of disease.
In line with the Supreme Court directions and provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, MHA has urged upon all State/UT and District authorities to invoke the provisions of the Act, or any other law in force, to take strict penal action against the offenders, who obstruct Government health officials, or other health professionals and/ or related persons, who are authorized under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in the discharge of their lawful services.
MHA has further requested State Governments/UT Administrations to appoint Nodal Officers at State/UTlevel and at District level, who would be available 24x7 to redress any safety issue on the functioning of medical professionals. They should also take immediate and strict action in case any incident of violence takes place, it was requested.
In addition to this, States/UTs have been requested to widely publicize details of preventive measures taken and appointment of Nodal Officers, amongst the medical fraternity, including the local chapters of the IMA, as well as to the public at large, to ensure compliance at ground level.
Click here to see the Official Communication to States/UTs
Prime Minister's Office
Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad and Tirupati will particularly benefit spiritual tourism and boost economic growth: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remarked that Vande Bharat Express is synonymous with pride, comfort and connectivity.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri G Kishan Reddy about flagging off Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad and Tirupati by Shri Modi, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Vande Bharat Express is synonymous with pride, comfort and connectivity. The train between Secunderabad and Tirupati will benefit tourism, particularly spiritual tourism. It will also boost economic growth.”
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
AtmaNirbhar North East through Sustainable Agriculture- NERCRMS - a registered society under the aegis of NEC, Ministry of DoNER.
Supyu hamlet is located in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, where most people are engaged in agriculture and labour work at farms. Due to seasonal nature of their occupation, the farmers rely on livestock as their primary source of income.
Since the low chilling varieties of apple have great potential in NER due to suitable agro-climatic conditions, the North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society , Shillong took the initiative to introduce them in the region; under the North Eastern Council , Ministry of DoNER, GoI funded project title “Promotion of Low Chilling Apple Plantation in NER of India ”.
The NERCRMS in collaboration with the Ziro Valley Charity Mission Society , Arunachal Pradesh, organised a training programme on Pruning and Post-plantation Management of Apple Orchards at the Apple garden in Supyu village, Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh.
Accordingly, 19  beneficiaries were identified from various Community Based Organizations . They were trained in the pruning method of low-chilling apples as well as on how to protect plants from pests and diseases that affects the crop. They were further capacitated on how to give food supplements and medicines to increase the number of fruits.
Mr. Badonlum Tawsik, Sub-Division Officer, Old Ziro, Lower Subansiri District, graced the training programme as the Chief Guest. He acknowledged the initiative taken by the NEC and NERCRMS. Mr.Tawsik stated that training had been introduced to help CBO members to develop their skills and competencies required to start micro enterprises.He further highlighted that more such projects shall be implemented in the Ziro Valley in the near future.
Dr. Tasso Tabin, Scientist  Krishi Vigyan Kendra , Yachuli, presided over the session as the resource person.
The pruning and post-plantation management programme was undertaken, in line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modiji, of doubling farmers’ income.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships.
The Prime Minister said in a X post;
“The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships.”
Ministry of Railways
TRAIN SERVICES OVER EAST COAST RAILWAY JURISDICTION TO BE AFFECTED TEMPORARILY FOR SAFETY RELATED MODERNISATION WORK AT DIFFERENT PLACES
● Bridge rebuilding between Rajathagarh and Joranda road in Bhubaneswar/Cuttack-Dhenkanal Railway Section:
● Construction of Limited Height Subways in Chhatrapur-Jagannathpur Railway Stations in Chhatrapur-Brahmapur Rail Section.
● Second chord line between Brundamal Station and MAVM Siding.
● Bridge Rebuilding between Khariar Road-Nawapara Road-Lapanga and Important Track Machine Works between Lapanga & Rengali.
Cancellation of Train:
A. 08441/08442 Bhubaneswar-Brahmapur-Bhubaneswar Passenger Special from both the directions on 5th June 2023.
B. 08264 Bilaspur-Titilagarh Passenger from Bilaspur from 7th to 9th June.
C. 08277 Titilagarh-Raipur Passenger from Titilagarh from 7th to 9th June
D. 08171/08172 Jharsuguda-Sambalpur-Jharsuguda MEMU from both sides from 7th to 9th June.
E. 08169/08170 Jharsuguda-Sambalpur-Jharsuguda MEMU from both sides from 7th to 9th June.
F. 08263Titilagarh-Bilaspur Passenger from Titilagarh from 8th to 10th June.
G. 08278 Raipur-Titilagarh Passenger from Raipur from 8th to 10th June.
H. 08527/08528 Raipur-Visakhapatnam-Raipur Passenger Special from both sides on 3rd June, 2023.
I. 08275 Raipur-Junagarh Road Passenger Special from Raipur on 3rd June’2023.
J. 08276 Junagarh Road-Raipur Passenger Special from Junagarh Road on 4th June’2023
Partial Cancellation of Trains:
A. 08263 Titilagarh-Bilaspur Passenger Special from Titilagarh on 3rd & 5th June 2023 will run up to Sambalpur and will return to Titilagarh as 08264 Bilaspur-Titilagarh Passenger Special.
B. 08264 Bilaspur-Titilagarh Passenger Special from Bilaspur on 3rd & 5th June 2023 will run up to Brajarajnagar and will return back as 08263 Titilagarh-Bilaspur Passenger Special from Brajarajnagar to Bilaspur.
C. Services of both the trains between Sambalpur and Brajarajnagar from both sides will remain cancelled.
Rescheduling of Train
A. 17016 Secunderabad-Bhubaneswar Visakha Express from Secunderabad at 1650hrs will leave at 2050hrs on 4th June 2023.
B. 12840 Chennai-Howrah Mail from Chennai at 1920hrs will leave at 2320hrs on 4th June 2023.
C. 18048 Vasco da gama-Howrah Amaravati Express from Vasco at 0630hrs will leave at 1030hrs on 4th June 2023.
D. 12807 Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin Samata Express from Visakhapatnam on 3rd June will leave at 1020hrs instead of 0920hrs.
E. 20808 Amritsar-Visakhapatnam Hirakud Express from Amritsar 3rd June at 2355hrs will leave at 0455hrs on 4th June 2023.
F. 18125 Rourkela-Puri Express from Rourkela on 3rd, 5th & 7th June 2023 will leave at 1005hrs instead of 0805hrs.
Regulation of Trains:
20808 Amritsar-Visakhapatnam Hirakud Express from Amritsar on 31st May, 22840 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Inter City Express from Bhubaneswr on 2nd June, 20895 Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express from Rameswaram on 4th June and 18464 Bangalore-Bhubaneswar Prashanti Express from Bangalore on 4th June 2023 will be controlled en-route for a few minutes.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
DST invites applications from startups and companies for developing new technologies and innovative products to tackle second COVID wave
As a rapid response to support startup-driven solutions for tackling the current challenging, second wave of COVID 2.0 in the country, Indian startups and companies have been invited to apply for developing new technologies and innovative products that can enable our country to fight the crisis.
NIDHI4COVID2.0, a new initiative under which the companies can apply, will fund eligible startups & companies registered in India offering promising solutions in the thrust areas of oxygen innovation, portable solution, relevant medical accessories, diagnostic, informatics, or any other solution that addresses/mitigate various challenges faced by country/society due to the severe impact of COVID-19.
The initiative is a special drive of the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board , Department of Science & Technology , Government of India  for supporting indigenous solutions and innovative products to combat the crisis that the country is currently facing due to the pandemic.
Development and manufacturing  of the products parts currently being imported for the devices like Oxygen Concentrators and so on would also be considered for Seed Support through DST supported network of TBIs. Promising startups will be provided with financial and mentoring support for scaling up their products/technologies to the next level and speeding up their processes, helping them reach the product deployment stage as fast as possible.
This initiative has been built based on NSTEDB's past experience of implementing Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis  and also through special calls through National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations - Seed Support System  from Technology business incubators  to support Startups in 2020.
“Supporting development of devices like Oxygen Concentrators also brings with it huge opportunities in the development and manufacturing of several critical components that are being imported such as specialized valves, zeolite materials, oil-less and noiseless miniaturized compressors, gas sensors, etc. which have wider applications in several sectors,” said Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST.
In the current situation, startups can play a major role in bringing new technologies and products in the market, thus making our country stronger at various fronts against the ongoing war on COVID. Some of the startups already have promising technologies but need mentoring, financial, and marketing support to go to the next level. Thus, DST's attempt through this new initiative is to scout and support deserving startups with much-needed support to scale up their technologies, helping them reach the product deployment stage as fast as possible.
Interested applicants offering promising solutions can apply through the centralized portal https://dstnidhi4covid.in latest by 31.05.2021 23.59 hrs.
For further details and eligibility conditions, applicants can visit https://dstnidhi4covid.in/.
Ministry of Defence
Privatisation of Defence PSUs
The Government is planning to decrease shareholding in Defence Public Sector Undertakings  namely, BEML Ltd., Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited  and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited . The completion of a transaction depends on market conditions. Therefore, it is not possible to predict a timeline.
Details of PSUs making defence-related equipment in which Government has already decreased its shareholding and funds collected by decrease in shareholding through each one of the PSUs in last five year:-
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Name of Defence PSU in which Government has decreased its shareholding in last five years
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Funds collected  by decrease in shareholding by various modes  and combinations thereof in last five years
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Bharat Electronics Limited 
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8073.29
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Bharat Dynamics Limited 
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2371.19
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 
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14184.70
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Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited 
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434.14
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. 
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420.52
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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited 
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974.15
Policy of disinvestment of minority stake without transfer of management control is being followed for priority sector including defence to unlock value, promote public ownership, to meet the minimum public shareholding norms of SEBI and for ensuring higher degree of accountability.
This information was tabled in a written reply by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik to a question asked by Dr Santanu Sen in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
State Youth Parliament Festival to be held in Jadavpur University on February,7.
Kolkata, January 17, 2019
State Level Youth Parliament Programme would be held at Jadavpur University on February, 7, 2019, informed Smt Sarita Patel, Regional Director, National Service Scheme , Kolkata here today. She informed that there will also be competitions at district and national levels. The District Level Youth Parliament will be held from January 24 to 28 in 23 designated districts of West Bengal. Selected youths from the district level will participate in state level which will be held at Jadavpur University on February 7, 2019.
Selected youths at state level will participate in national level competition which will be held on February, 23 and 24, 2019 in New Delhi. The best three speakers at the National lelel will be awarded Rs. 2 lakhs, Rs. 1.50 lakhs and Rs. 1 lakh respectively along with a certificate of merit. At least one best youth from all the districts will be selected for attending as delegate in the National Youth Parliament Festival in New Delhi. Certificates of merit and participation will be awarded to all the qualified candidates.
National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 is organized on the theme of “Be The Voice of New India” and “Find solutions and contribute to policy”. Youth in the age group of 18-25 years are invited to participate in the District Youth Parliaments. This is done in order to hear the voice of youth in this age bracket who are allowed to vote but cannot contest in elections. The National Youth Parliament Festival will also encourage the youth to engage with public issues, understand the common man’s point of view, form their opinion and express these in an articulate manner. Relevant and effective voices on the vision of New India would be captured and documented to make these available to policy makers and implementers to take it forward.
A maximum of 50 best speakers from the Digital screening and 50 best speakers from Walk-in process, shortlisted by the Screening Committee in each district, will participate in the District Youth Parliaments. The best three speakers selected by a Jury from each District Youth Parliament will participate at the State Youth Parliament. Similarly, the two best speakers selected from each State Youth Parliament will participate as speakers in the National Youth Parliament. The highest scorer from each District in the District Youth Parliament  will participate in the National Youth Parliament  as a delegate.
Ministry of Communications
International letter writing competition organised by India Post
Kolkata, 16th March, 2021
India Post is organizing an International letter writing competition on “Write a letter to a family member about your experience with Covid 19”. The said competition is being held for, under the aegis of Universal Postal Union children upto 15 years of age as on 31.03.2021 can take part in this competition.
Consequent upon the prevailing situation, candidates willing to participate are allowed to do so from their home and send the entries by Post, so as to reach Shri Nirmalya Mitra, ADPS,O/o the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle, Kolkata-700012, on or before 01.04.2021.
The winners will get attractive cash prizes at State and National level. The best overall entry selected by UPU, will get a gold medal besides a trip to the UPU HQ in Switzerland.
For other details please go through West Bengal Postal Circle website at the following link:
https://www.westbengalpost.gov.in/PhilatelyDepositor.php
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Goa on their Statehood Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Goa on their Statehood Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"On Goa Statehood Day, my greetings to the people of Goa. This is a state blessed with scenic natural beauty and industrious people. It draws people from all parts of the world. I pray that Goa continues to scale new heights of progress in the coming years."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulates ISRO for successful launch of India's first solar mission, Aditya L1
Time and again our scientists have proved their might and brilliance
The nation is proud and delighted over the successful launch of Aditya L1, India's first solar mission, Kudos to the team ISRO for this unparalleled accomplishment.
It is a giant stride towards fulfilling Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji's vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the space sector, during the Amrit Kaal
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has congratulated ISRO for successful launch of India's first solar mission, Aditya L1. In his post on ‘X’ Shri Amit Shah said time and again our scientists have proved their might and brilliance. The nation is proud and delighted over the successful launch of Aditya L1, India's first solar mission. Kudos to the team ISRO for this unparalleled accomplishment.
Home Minister said that it is a giant stride towards fulfilling Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji's vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the space sector, during the Amrit Kaal.